Faculty Credentials
M.M. Vocal Performance (Opera)Biographical Information
Wei En Chan is a countertenor from Singapore whose singing is lauded for its “time-stopping” beauty and technical finesse. He leads an active career in Asia and North America, performing lead roles in the works of Bach and Handel. Highlights include the title role in Handel’s Oreste with the 2019 Singapore International Festival of Arts, conducted by Tian Hui Ng, alto solos in Bach’s B minor mass & St. Matthew Passion with Bachfest Malaysia, conducted by Dr. David Chin, Ruggiero in Handel’s Alcina with The Opera People, conducted by Red Dot Baroque’s Alan Choo, Cupid in John Blow’s Venus & Adonis, with Cambridge Chamber Ensemble, conducted by Stephanie Beatrice, and Orlofsky in Strauss’ Die Fledermaus, with the Singapore Lyric Opera, conducted by Joshua Tan. Wei En also interpreted the role of Ircano in Chatham Baroque & Quantum Theatre's ambitious modern revival of Broschi's Idaspe, conducted by Daniel Nesta Curtis, too much acclaim.
Wei En’s musical journey runs parallel to his work as an arts leader. He was a founding member of Boston-based choral group, Carduus, directed by Holly Druckman, where he served as Director of Marketing. Wei En was also a member of Early Music America’s “Emerging Professional Leadership Council” from 2021-24, specifically with the IDEA taskforce and the Grants & Scholarships committee, working to encourage the development of programs and resources for emerging artists and professionals in the field of early music. He was also a grant evaluator for Erie Arts & Culture’s 2023 Lydia McCain Artist Fellowship. Wei En has contributed as a consultant to the work of the Asian Opera Alliance, sharing his entrepreneurial experiences with their DEI work. He was also the founder and Artistic Director of Camerata Nova Anglia’s (CNA) recital series devoted to exploring the stories of POC singers. His work with CNA had been recognized with grants from The Iguana Music Fund, Cambridge Arts, and an artist/scholar residency with the Sunlit Residency. His work in Singapore has also been recognized by the National Arts Council of Singapore through their generous 2020 Digital Presentation Grant for the Arts (DPG) Scheme.
Wei En earned his M.M. in Vocal Performance from the New England Conservatory, where he studied with Dr. Ian Howell, and his B.M. from Ithaca College, where he studied with Professor Carol McAmis. Wei En started his vocal training with eminent Singaporean musicians such as Toh Ban Sheng and Tay Cheng-Jim.